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Contest Topic
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917.
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All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.
Contest deadline
January 18, 2019.
Recognition and Awards
First-place prize: $10,000
Second-place prize: $3,000
Five Finalists: $500 each
Eight Semifinalists: $100 each
Ten Honorable Mentions
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